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Raymond
Welcome
Welcome to our community. We hope the information contained within this profile is useful. If additional information is required, please contact our representative from the "Key Contacts" section.
Everyone loves Raymond
Area Overview
The Town of Raymond is a community which lies just north of the Canada-U.S. International Boundary. It is just 15-20 minutes south of Alberta's third largest city, Lethbridge, and has a population of 3,200 people.
The community was established in 1901 by Jesse Knight and was named after Jesse Knight's eldest son, Oscar Raymond Knight. In 1902, Raymond Knight organized the first Stampede, which has since become a well known annual event. The event has made Raymond known as the "Home of the First Stampede".
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Raymond
Box 629
Raymond, Alberta
T0K 2S0
Tel: 403-752-3322
Fax: 403-752-4379
Public Works 403-752-3121
Public Library
Provincial
Medical Examiner-Coroner
Public Works, Supply & Services
Federal
Canada Post
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Raymond is situated near a large reservoir, which has camping and water sport facilities, great hunting and fishing, as well as the Devil's Coulee dinosaur fossil sites. It is a central location for regional tourism attractions, such as the Waterton/Glacier International Peace Park, Remmington Carriage Collection, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, and the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden.
The Bridge County Raceway is used for stock car racing, while the Temple Hill Motorcross track provides for dirt bike races.
Raymond has an excellent golf course, indoor ice arena, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, ball diamonds, camp kitchens complete with overnight camping facilities and fishing, playgrounds and rodeo and exhibition grounds.
Community Organizations
Raymond service clubs include the Raymond Agricultural Society, Brownies, Family & Community Support Services, Figure Skating, 4-H, 4-H Light Horse, Golf Club, Hall of Fame, Historical Society, Judo Club, Legion, Library Board, Lions Club, Minor Football, Minor Hockey, Playhouse Society, Roping Club, Rotary Club, Scouts, Senior Citizens Club, Soccer Association, Softball Association, and the Stampede Association.
Religious Services
- Raymond Buddhist Church
- Raymond United Church
- Baptist Church
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Catholic
Church Special Annual Events/Attractions
Raymond has a newly renovated theatre where the Raymond Playhouse Society produces plays every spring. There is also a museum situated at the Raymond Community Centre.
Annual Events:
Raymond Stampede and Heritage Days [heritage program and dance, Hall of Fame banquet, parade, pancake breakfast, softball tournaments, museum displays of course the rodeo]
Annual Sugar Bowl [basketball tournament] -- Christmas break. Raymond Agricultural Society Annual Fall Fair
Hospitality
Accommodation
The Hicken Manor [bed and breakfast] Crystal Butterfly [bed and breakfast]
Restaurants
- Burger Baron
- Trung's Leung's Restaurant
- Raymond Coffee Shop
- Raymond Restaurant
- Subway
Economic Base
Raymond's surrounding economic base is agriculture. Within the Town the economic base is HealthCare, Education, Government, Trucking and service
Economic Facts
In addition to agricultural businesses, Raymond has industries such as NEWALTA Corporation, which recycles solvents, R.K. Heggie Trucking is a major operation, and True Hope Nutritional Support.
Raymond has a major grocery stores and three convenience stores. a car dealorship, three major automotive businesses and two banking services.
Major Businesses Products/Services
- NEWALTA Corporation Recycling [solvent]
- R.K. Heggie Trucking Trucking
- True Hope Nutritional Support
Financial Institutions
- 1st Choice Credit Union
- Alberta Treasury Branch
Education
Raymond is part of the Westwind Regional School Division #9, headquartered in Cardston [Tel: 403-653-4991].
Daycare/Nursery
Wee R Kids Satelite Family Dayhomes
Public
Schools in Raymond include:
- Raymond Elementary School [1-3]
- Northside Elementary School [4-6]
- Raymond Junior High School [7-9]
- Raymond High School [10-12].
Separate
Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4
Lethbridge 403-327-9555
Private
N/A
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
The Raymond Fire Department is a volunteer fire department with a 4-bay firehall [Tel: 911].
Police Services
Raymond is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 911, 403-752-3351, 403-752-4747].
Ambulance Services
Raymond Ambulance Authority has 2 ambulances [Tel: 911].
Health Care
Raymond General Hospital has 25 beds, as well as a 20-bed auxiliary and physiotherapy hospital wing. Other medical services include the Raymond Medical Clinic, CHR Health Unit, and the Raymond Care Centre for the Mentally Disabled.
Key Contacts for Business Development
Municipal
Town of Raymond
Box 629
Raymond, Alberta
T0K 2S0
Tel: 403-752-3322
Fax: 403-752-4379
email: admin@townofraymond.com
Web Site: www.townofraymond.com
Dean Sallenback
Mayor
J. Scott Barton CMC CLGM MBA
Chief Administrative Officer
scottbar@townofraymond.com
Provincial (Updated May 2006)
Paul Hinman
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Carsdston-Taber-Warner Constituency
Constituency Office
#940, 5224 - 48 Avenue
Taber, AB
T1G 1S1
Phone: (403) 223-0001
Toll Free: 1-888-600-6080
Fax: (403) 223-0002
cardston.taberwarner@assembly.ab.ca
Legislature Office
#401 Legislature Annex
9718-107 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5K 1E4
Phone: (780) 644-7195
Fax: (780) 644-7196
Federal (Updated May 2006)
Rick Casson
Member of Parliament [MP]
Lethbridge Constituency
Parliamentary Address
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 996-0633
Fax: (613) 995-5752
E-Mail: Casson.R@parl.gc.ca
Constituency Address
255 - 8th Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 4Y1
Telephone: (403) 320-0070 1-877-327-0135
Fax: (403) 380-4026
TTY:
E-Mail: casson@rickcasson.com
Location
The Town of Raymond is located in the County of Warner #5, in southern Alberta. It is 34 km south of Lethbridge.
Post Secondary Education
Raymond is within easy commuting distance of Lethbridge-based post-secondary institutions such as the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Community College.
Taxation
| Residential/Farmland | Non-Residential | |
| 2005 | ||
| Municipal Tax Rate | 12.2600 | 16.6500 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 4.8848 | 7.4807 |
| Education Opted Out Tax Rate | 4.8848 | 7.4807 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate | .5998 | .5998 |
Transportation
Air Service
The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Lethbridge, 34 km north of Raymond.
Rail Service
Raymond is served by a Canadian Pacific Railway branch line. Spur trackage is available.
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 52, which connects with Highway 5 to Lethbridge, and Highway 845.
Trucking Firms
- Greg's Transport
- Cardston Express
- R.K. Heggie Trucking
Bus Services
N/A
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers
Utilities
Electrical Power
FORTISALBERTA INC.
Tel: 310-9473
Natural Gas
ATCO GAS
25 E and 100 N
Raymond, Alberta
Tel: 403-752-3040 or 310-5678
Telephone
TELUS
Tel: 310-4248
Water Supply
Water is supplied by a gravity-fed system from the Ridge Reservoir. The reservoir capacity, measured in treated substance, is 7,955 cubic metres.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by a series of lagoons consisting of 4 short and 2 long detention ponds and an evaporation pond.
Residential garbage is collected weekly, while commercial and industrial garbage is collected bi-weekly. There is a transfer station for domestic waste, as well as a recycling facility.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 3,200 |
| Population 2003* | 3,200 |
| Population 2002* | 3,200 |
| Population 2001** | 3,200 |
| Population 2000* | 3,056 |
| Population 1996** | 3,056 |
| Population 1991** | 3,130 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | -2.42% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 4.50% |
| * Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs ** Source: Statistics Canada 1991, 1996, & 2001 Census |
|
Total Population 1991-2001
| Population by Age and Gender | 1996 Male |
1996 Female |
1996 Total |
2001 Male |
2001 Female |
2001 Total |
| Age 0 - 4 | 125 | 120 | 245 | 140 | 145 | 285 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 350 | 315 | 665 | 295 | 285 | 580 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 165 | 150 | 315 | 180 | 160 | 340 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 110 | 75 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 185 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 125 | 165 | 290 | 160 | 160 | 320 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 190 | 190 | 380 | 165 | 185 | 350 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 165 | 155 | 320 | 195 | 200 | 395 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 105 | 105 | 210 | 130 | 145 | 275 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 90 | 110 | 200 | 100 | 120 | 220 |
| Age 75 and older | 85 | 150 | 235 | 110 | 150 | 260 |
| Total All Persons | 1,510 | 1,545 | 3,055 | 1,560 | 1,640 | 3,200 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Raymond Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 520 | 27.30% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 160 | 8.40% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 665 | 34.91% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 235 | 12.34% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 50 | 2.62% | ||
| People with university degree | 270 | 14.17% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 1,905 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Raymond Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 50 | 6.25% | 75 | 7.54% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 145 | 18.13% | 195 | 19.60% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 180 | 22.50% | 125 | 12.56% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 195 | 24.38% | 210 | 21.11% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 10 | 1.25% | 15 | 1.51% |
| Fine and applied arts | 60 | 7.50% | 50 | 5.03% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 105 | 13.13% | 215 | 21.61% |
| Humanities and related fields | 15 | 1.88% | 10 | 1.01% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 2.01% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 35 | 4.38% | 75 | 7.54% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 10 | 1.25% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 800 | 100.00% | 995 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 400 | 50.00% | 485 | 48.74% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 400 | 50.00% | 510 | 51.26% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Labour Force
| Labour force by activity | 1996 | 2001 |
| In the labour force, both sexes | 1,105 | 1,345 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 905 | 910 |
| Total population 15 and over | 2,015 | 2,255 |
| Employed, both sexes | 1,020 | 1,235 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 90 | 105 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 54.00% | 60.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 8.00% | 8.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||
| Labour Force by Industry Division | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total |
| Agriculture | 50 | 4.61% | 45 | 3.44% |
| Mining | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Manufacturing | 60 | 5.53% | 65 | 4.96% |
| Construction | 95 | 8.76% | 150 | 11.45% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 95 | 8.76% | 105 | 8.02% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 200 | 18.43% | 200 | 15.27% |
| Finance | 55 | 5.07% | 35 | 2.67% |
| Business & Community Services | 460 | 42.40% | 655 | 50.00% |
| Public Administration | 45 | 4.15% | 55 | 4.20% |
| Total All Industries | 1,085 | 100.00% | 1,310 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Raymond Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 75 | 6.91% | 100 | 7.60% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 100 | 9.22% | 145 | 11.03% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 20 | 1.84% | 35 | 2.66% |
| Health occupations | 80 | 7.37% | 140 | 10.65% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 95 | 8.76% | 150 | 11.41% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 30 | 2.76% | 15 | 1.14% |
| Sales and service occupations | 355 | 32.72% | 295 | 22.43% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 220 | 20.28% | 310 | 23.57% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 65 | 5.99% | 85 | 6.46% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 35 | 3.23% | 35 | 2.66% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 20 | 1.84% | 30 | 2.28% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 1,085 | 100.00% | 1,315 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 465 | 42.86% | 570 | 43.35% |
| Males - All Occupations | 620 | 57.14% | 745 | 56.65% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Income
| Family Income (Number of Families) | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| less than $19,999 | 75 | 12.50% | 110 | 18.03% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 215 | 35.83% | 245 | 40.16% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 190 | 31.67% | 155 | 25.41% |
| $60,000 and over | 120 | 20.00% | 155 | 25.41% |
| Total number of families | 600 | 100.00% | 665 | 109.02% |
| Average family income | $43,282 | $50,264 | ||
| Median family income | $41,318 | $43,435 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
| Household Income (Number of Households) | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| less than $19,999 | 270 | 28.88% | 210 | 21.11% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 320 | 34.22% | 320 | 32.16% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 205 | 21.93% | 170 | 17.09% |
| $60,000 and over | 45 | 4.81% | 300 | 30.15% |
| Total number of households | 935 | 100.00% | 995 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $36,085 | $45,953 | ||
| Median household income | $32,302 | $38,675 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Family Expenditure
| Expenditure Category | 1992 | % of total | 1996 | % of total |
| Food and Shelter | $9,387,055 | 37.53% | $11,064,874 | 38.28% |
| Clothing | $1,679,705 | 6.72% | $1,861,477 | 6.44% |
| Education and Reading materials | $498,890 | 1.99% | $648,679 | 2.24% |
| Health and Personal care | $1,576,485 | 6.30% | $2,053,866 | 7.10% |
| Hshld. operationas and furnishings | $2,737,315 | 10.94% | $3,178,170 | 10.99% |
| Recreation | $1,949,910 | 7.80% | $2,419,270 | 8.37% |
| Transportation | $5,147,410 | 20.58% | $5,205,843 | 18.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,023,180 | 8.09% | $2,475,569 | 8.56% |
| Total Current Consumption | $25,009,845 | 100.00% | $28,907,748 | 100.00% |
| Total # of Households | 895 | 938 | ||
| Average Consumption per Household | $27,944 | $30,818 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding). | ||||
Raymond Family Expenditures (1996)
Building Permits
| Total Building Permit Values | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Building Permits Value, Commercial | $1,140,000 | $165,000 | $0 | $33,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $100,000 | $0 | $39,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $246,000 | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $879,000 | $1,353,000 | $1,549,000 | $1,279,000 | $906,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $2,365,000 | $1,527,000 | $1,588,000 | $1,312,000 | $906,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
Total Housing Starts
Value of Building Permits
Dwellings
| Occupied Private Dwellings by Type | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total | |
| Apartments | 25 | 2.67% | 55 | 5.53% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 0.50% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 20 | 2.14% | 15 | 1.51% | |
| Other single attached house | 10 | 1.07% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 30 | 3.21% | 20 | 2.01% | |
| Single-detached house | 850 | 90.91% | 895 | 89.95% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 935 | 100.00% | 995 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 795 | 85.03% | 800 | 80.40% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 145 | 15.51% | 195 | 19.60% | |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
| Private Dwellings by Period of Construction | # of Dwellings | % of total | |||
| Period of construction, before 1946 | 295 | 29.65% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 155 | 15.58% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 70 | 7.04% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 225 | 22.61% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 135 | 13.57% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 115 | 11.56% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 995 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
Projects
Summary of Projects in Raymond as of September 2006
| Project Sector | Number of Projects | Project Cost | |||
| Institutional | 3 | $22,200,000 | |||
| Infrastructure | 1 | $7,200,000 | |||
| Total | 4 | $29,400,000 | |||
| This inventory lists projects in Alberta that have recently been completed, are under construction, or are proposed to start construction. Not all projects are listed due to reasons of confidentiality and/or due to information not being available at the time of printing. Project data is obtained from public information sources, where possible, this data has been verified with the project proponent/developer, users of the Inventory may wish to confirm project data with the proponent/developer. The inventory does not breakdown project expenditures by any given year. The cost of a project is the value of expenditures expected over all phases of project construction, which may span over two or more years. Cost of projects listed in the Inventory are estimated values only. Source: Alberta Economic Development, 2004. | |||||
Value of Projects by Sector (as of September 2006)
| Project Status | Number of Projects | Project Cost | |||
| Announced | 1 | $7,200,000 | |||
| Completed | 2 | $13,000,000 | |||
| Proposed | 1 | $9,200,000 | |||
| Total | 4 | $29,400,000 | |||
| This inventory lists projects in Alberta that have recently been completed, are under construction, or are proposed to start construction. Not all projects are listed due to reasons of confidentiality and/or due to information not being available at the time of printing. Project data is obtained from public information sources, where possible, this data has been verified with the project proponent/developer, users of the Inventory may wish to confirm project data with the proponent/developer. The inventory does not breakdown project expenditures by any given year. The cost of a project is the value of expenditures expected over all phases of project construction, which may span over two or more years. Cost of projects listed in the Inventory are estimated values only. Source: Alberta Economic Development, 2004. | |||||
Largest Projects in Raymond as of September 2006
| Company Name | Project Description |
Project Location |
Project Cost |
Construction Schedule |
Status |
| The Good Samaritan Society | Raymond Supportive Living Project | Raymond | $9,200,000 | - | Proposed |
| Town of Raymond | Regional Water Treatment Plant | Raymond | $7,200,000 | 2006-2006 | Announced |
| Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation* | Modernization | Raymond | $7,000,000 | 2005-2006 | Completed |
| Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation* | Modernization / Expansion | Raymond | $6,000,000 | 2005-2006 | Completed |
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